Quantum Scientist - Decoding Theorist
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Required Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Strong background in quantum error correction, quantum codes, and fault tolerance
- Research experience in decoder design and analysis of algorithmic complexity
- Experience evaluating decoders using analytical methods, numerical simulation, or both
- Strong scientific programming skills for decoder research and clear communication
- Preferred Qualifications
- Decoding quantum memories or logical circuits under realistic circuit-level noise
- Threshold estimation, finite-size scaling, or theoretical analysis of decoding performance
- Machine learning, probabilistic inference, or hybrid methods for QEC decoding
- Decoding for qLDPC or other quantum codes under loss, correlated errors, or hardware-informed noise models
- Collaboration with experimental or software teams to connect decoder research with practical constraints
- The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.
- We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
- QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Decoding quantum memories or logical circuits under realistic circuit-level noise
- Threshold estimation, finite-size scaling, or theoretical analysis of decoding performance
- Machine learning, probabilistic inference, or hybrid methods for QEC decoding
- Decoding for qLDPC or other quantum codes under loss, correlated errors, or hardware-informed noise models
- Collaboration with experimental or software teams to connect decoder research with practical constraints
- The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.
- We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
- QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Neutral-atom quantum computing company building quantum computers for researchers, businesses, governments, and high-performance computing centers.
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